Teacher of History and Literacy for Life (Maternity leave cover)
Shireland Biomedical Utc, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 8DJ16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- History
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - January 2027 - August 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- 34,069 - 52,835
What skills and experience we're looking for
Candidates should:
- Have experience of teaching across the key stages. Applications from newly qualified teachers are welcome
- Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher
- Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
- Demonstrate an ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
- Be committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
- Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.
What the school offers its staff
Shireland Biomedical UTC is the UK's first University Technical College specialising in healthcare and health science, whilst still providing a broad & balanced curriculum. Situated in the centre of West Bromwich, we are an ambitious and rapidly growing school with a clear vision: to provide an exceptional education that prepares young people for success in higher education, apprenticeships and future careers.
Having welcomed our first Year 7 cohort in September 2022 and reached full capacity in September 2026, we are entering an exciting new phase of our development. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking school at a pivotal stage in its journey, helping to shape its future while benefiting from outstanding professional development and career progression opportunities.
As part of the L4L and History team, you would be delivering History at Key Stage 4 and L4L at Key Stage 3.
We are looking for passionate and creative teachers who work well within a team and who will help us on our journey to provide an exceptional educational provision for our pupils and families.
We can offer:
- Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience
- Excellent career and professional development opportunities
- A focus on staff wellbeing
- State of the art facilities
- Supportive working environment and team ethos
- Friendly and enthusiastic students.
Further information about the job
We pride ourselves on being an employer where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Shireland Biomedical Utc
- Organisation type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 520 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@shirelandcat.net
- Phone number
- 0121 281 1602
Health Futures University Technical College (UTC) offers educational experiences and opportunities rarely if ever seen in traditional schools and colleges. A unique partnership between Health Futures and 20 health, education and public sector organisations from across the West Midlands enables us to combine national qualification teaching with hands-on project learning with healthcare professionals. 14-19 year olds from across the region enjoy enviable academic and career-focused advantages that prepare them for higher education and employment.
Arranging a visit to Shireland Biomedical Utc
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@shirelandcat.net.
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